Washing-machine mechanism.



J. G. SEELIG.

WASHING MACHINE MECHANISM. APPLICATION FILED OCT. 31. 1914.

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J. G. SEELIG.

WASHING MACHINE MECHANISM.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 31. 1914.

1,169,199.. Patented Jan.25,1916.

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WASHING-MACHINE MECHANISM.

- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 25, 1916.

Application filed October 31, 1914. Serial N0. 869,507.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JOHN G. SEELIG, a citizen of the United States, and resident of Ripon, in the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin, have invented new and useful Improvements in lVashing-Machine Mechanism, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this specification.

This invention relates to improvements in washing machine mechanism more particu larly adapted for actuating the rubbing member of the machine. a

It is one of theobjects of the present invention to provide a washing machine mechanism in which the cover of the washing machine tub is relieved of the weight of the fly wheel and the construction also provides for permitting the swinging of the cover to open position without lifting the fly wheel or separating the gears forming part of the mechanism.

A further object, of the invention is to provide a washing machine mechanism in which the ratio ofthe different gears may be easily changed to operate the different parts at the most efficient speeds- A further object of the invention is to provide a washing machine mechanism in which the operating handle is so constructed and fulcrumed that the said handle may be used in either a horizontal orin a vertical tion 25 wlth a wrist pin 26 projecting from position. v

A further object of the invention is to pro vide a washing machine mechanism which is adapted to be actuated by hand or by any motive power.

A further object of the invention is toprovide a washing machine mechanism which is of simple construction, is strong and durable and which may be easily assembled by unskilled labor. I

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists of the improved washing machine mechanism and its, parts and combinations as set forth in the claims, and all equivalents thereof. o

In the accompanying drawings in which the same reference characters indicate the same parts in all of the views, Figure 1 is o,

a front view of a washing machine provided with the lmproved mechanism; Fig. 21s a top view thereof; "Fig. 3 1s a side view of the upper portion of 'thewashing machine with the cover shown in open position, parts of the mechanism being broken away to show other parts in the rear thereof; and Fig. 4: is a detail view thereof.

Referring to the drawing the numeral 8 indicates the frame or support upon which i the washing tub or receptacle 9 is mounted. The receptacle 9 is preferably formed of metal and is of rectangular form and has an open top for which a cover 10 is provided. Said cover is also of rectangular form and fits within and-is'hinged to the upper open rectangular portion or top 11 of is provided with a downwardly extending side portion 17 having a horizontally projecting stud shaft 18 upon which a fly wheel 19 is journaled. A pinion 2O journaled on the stud shaft 21 and forming part of or turning with the fly wheel, meshes with the gear wheel 15 and is driven thereby.

A bracket 22 mounted on one side corner portion of the frame and projecting outwardly obliquely therefrom has fulcrumed thereon a three arm bell crank lever 23. The inner arm 24: of this lever has a linked connecthe driving gear 15.

The outwardly and upwardly extending arms 27 and 27 are of tubular socketed form to receive the end of the operating hand lever 28 which may be used in either a vertical position as shown or in a horizontal position if desired.

The cover 10 has mounted thereon a journal box 29 through which extends and is journaled a vertically extending dasher shaft 30. This shaft carries a dasher 31 on its lower end of any desirable form for engaging the clothes within the tub. The cover. 10 also has mounted thereon a bracket 32which projects outwardly and rests upon the top portion llof the frame 8. A horizontally extending shaft 33 journaled in the 5 bracket 32 hasmounted on itsouter end a gear wheel 34 which meshes with the gear wheel 15 and is driven thereby. As the gear I wheel l5 isconcentric with relation to the;

with a combined latch and handle 10 for convenience in liftingthe cover and for lower ng the cover in closed position.

The inner end of the horizontal shaft 38 has a cranked arm 35 mounted thereon,

which engages a yoke 36 mounted on the dasher shaft and -reciprocates said dasher shaft vertically. The dasher shaft may also be moved in other directions if desired.

If it is desired to drive the mechanism by power it is only necessary to run a belt around the fly wheel from the source of motion and drive in the ordinary manner.

By gearing the fly wheel to the driving wheel in the manner shown it is possible by changing the relative ratio of the gears to run the fly wheel at a comparatively high speed, and the driving wheel at a slower speed and the horizontal shaft at any intermediate speed desired and thus provide a very efficient mechanism which may be easily operated.

From the foregoing description it will be seen that the receptacle cover is relieved of the weight of the fly wheel and that. in swinging the receptacle cover to open posi tion the gear wheel carried by said cover will roll around the gear mounted on the frame. It will befurther seen that the construction is very simple and is well adapted for the purpose described.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A washing machine mechanism,'com-. prising a support provided with a hinged portion, a vertical shaft carried by the hinged portion, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on one end and a driving connection with the vertical shaft at its opposite end, a driving gear wheel mounted in a position to revolve concentrically with relation'to the hinge pintles of the hinged portion and being in constant mesh with the hinged portion gear wheel, a fly wheel having a geared connection with the driving gear wheel, and means for rotating one of said wheels.

' 2. A washing machine mechanism, comprising a support provided with a hinged portion, a vertical shaft carried by the hinged portion a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on one end and a driving connection with the vertical shaft at its opposite end, a driving gear'wheel mounted in a position to revolve concentrically with relation to the hinged pintles of the hinged portion and being in constant mesh with the hinged portion gear wheel, a fly wheel hav-' ing a geared connection with the driving gear wheel, and a lever having a connection with the driving gear wheel for rotating said wheels.

3. A washing machine mechanism, com

a vertical shaft carried by the hinged portion, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on its outer end and a driving connection with the vertical shaft at its inner end, a driving gear wheel journaled on the support and having its aXis of revolution concentric with relation to the hinge pintles of the hinged portion and being in constant mesh with the hinged portion gear wheel, a fly wheel mounted on the support and having a geared connection with the driving gear wheel, and a lever fulcrumed on the support and having a connection with the: driving gear wheel for rotating said wheels.

4. A washing machine mechanism, comprising a support, having a hinged portion, a vertical shaft carried by the hinged portion, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on its outer end and a driving connection with the vertical shaft at its inner end, a driving gear wheel journaled on the support and having its axis of revolution.

concentric with relation to the hinge pintles of the hinged portion and being in constant mesh with the hinged portion gear wheel, a fly wheel mounted on the support and provided with a pinion in constant mesh with the driving gear, a lever fulcrumed on the support, and a member pivotally connected to the lever and having a wrist pin connection with the driving gear.

5. A washing machine mechanism, comprising a support, having a hinged portion, a vertical shaft carried by the hinged portion, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on its outer end and a driving connection with the vertical shaft at its inner end, a driving gear wheel journaled on the support and having its aXis of revolution concentric with relation to the hinge pintles of the hinged portion and being in constant mesh with the hinged portion gear wheel,

a fly wheel mounted on the support and provided with a pinion in constant mesh with the driving gear, a bracketprojecting from the support, a three arm bell crank lever fulcrumed on the bracket, two of the arms of said lever being of tubular form, an operating handle removably extending into one of the tubular arms, and a member pivotally connected to the lever and having a wrist pin connection with the driving gear, a p

6. A washing machine mechanism, com- I prising a support, havinga hinged portion,

one of the hinges of said hinged portion having'its pintle pin projecting outwardly prising a support, having a hinged portion,

from said hinge to form a stud shaft, a driving gear journaled on said shaft and provided with a wrist pin, a bracket attached to and projecting outwardly from the support, a bell crank operating lever fulcrumed on the bracket, a link pivotally connected to the bell crank lever and to the wrist pin of the driving gear, a vertical shaft carried by and extending through the hinged portion and having a device at its lower end, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on its outer end which is in constant mesh with the driving gear and rolls thereon when the hinged portion is swung in an are, said horizontal shaft on its inner end having a driving connection with the vertical shaft, a stud shaft projecting from the support, and a fly wheel journaled on the stud shaft and having a pinion in constant mesh with the driving gear.

7. A washing machine mechanism, comprising a support, having a hinged portion, one of the hinges of said hinged portion having its pintle pin projecting outwardly from said hinge to form a stud shaft, one leaf of the hinge also projecting forwardly and downwardly and having a second stud shaft projecting therefrom, a driving gear journaled on said shaft, and provided with a Wrist pin, a bracket attached to and projecting outwardly from the support, a three arm bell crank lever fulcrumed on the bracket, two of the arms of said lever being of tubular form, an operating lever member extending into one of the tubular arms, a link pivotally connected to the bell crank lever and to the wrist pin of the driving gear, a vertical shaft carried by and extending through the hinged portion and having a device at its lower end, a horizontal shaft carried by the hinged portion and having a gear wheel mounted on its outer end which is in constant mesh with the driving gear and rolls thereon when the hinged portion is swung in an are, said horizontal shaft on its inner end having a driving connection with the vertical shaft, and a fly wheel j ournaled on the second stud shaft and having a pinion in constant mesh with the driving shaft.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN G. SEELIG.

Witnesses:

C. H. KEENEY, EMILY SoHowAL'rnR.

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